19” range without aero covers

[AwesoM]

Hello all, I’m sure this has been discussed before but I have been unable to search for it. Does anyone know how much of an efficiency hit you get with removing the covers? Warm weather comparisons would be great.

It looks better without it, doesn’t scratch the rim where it clips on during removing and putting back on, easy to put air in it without the covers.. amongst other benefits
Thanks !

 

[DeaneG]

Hello all, I’m sure this has been discussed before but I have been unable to search for it. Does anyone know how much of an efficiency hit you get with removing the covers? Warm weather comparisons would be great.

It looks better without it, doesn’t scratch the rim where it clips on during removing and putting back on, easy to put air in it without the covers.. amongst other benefits
Thanks !

I don't think it is very much, compared to the losses you can have by driving faster. I've left my GT's covers off since day 1.

 

[Leftlane]

Someone did a study and posted here - it was something like 1% range loss - totally negligible.

 

[ajroxstar]

What do you guys use to cover the center hub that's exposed after taking the aero covers off? that part looks unfinished. Is there is a center hub snap on aftermarked lid or something?

 

[fisheral]

What do you guys use to cover the center hub that's exposed after taking the aero covers off? that part looks unfinished. Is there is a center hub snap on aftermarked lid or something?

You can reach out to your local center and ask to purchase a center hub cover.

 

[DeaneG]

What do you guys use to cover the center hub that's exposed after taking the aero covers off? that part looks unfinished. Is there is a center hub snap on aftermarked lid or something?

Lucid's own center cap and lug bolt covers - available from service centers.

 

[SM_NCarolina]

Hello all, I’m sure this has been discussed before but I have been unable to search for it. Does anyone know how much of an efficiency hit you get with removing the covers? Warm weather comparisons would be great.

It looks better without it, doesn’t scratch the rim where it clips on during removing and putting back on, easy to put air in it without the covers.. amongst other benefits
Thanks !

If range is on your mind then leave it on the wheels (mostly if you are going long distance), else enjoy the car. I've taken it off and don't bother to add them even for long drives (the difference is not enough even for long drives). ENJOY.

 

[SM_NCarolina]

Lucid's own center cap and lug bolt covers - available from service centers.

They should bring the prices down for the set.

 

[bmathieu]

FWIW, I have a 2015 GT with 19" wheels. I asked about removing the wheels when I picked it up and they told me it would reduce range by 10%.

 

[Buffalo Bob]

I think the range loss is less than 5%. When I picked up my car, I had Lucid store the inserts in the frunk, add silver center caps, and then add little black plastic caps over the lug nuts. Gives the wheels a nicely finished look. I think it cost around $120, with no labor charge. You can also get black or silver stem covers with the bear logo on each.

 

[Buffalo Bob]

FWIW, I have a 2015 GT with 19" wheels. I asked about removing the wheels when I picked it up and they told me it would reduce range by 10%.

Yeah, removing all four wheels would be quite a hit. Probably more like 100%. Sorry... I couldn't resist!

 

[Neurio]

Yeah, removing all four wheels would be quite a hit. Probably more like 100%. Sorry... I couldn't resist!

Especially on a 2015 Air

 

[Justmurr]

Just had the aeros removed today myself. (Forgot to take pic)
Mobile Service was amazing (thanks Alfonso!), the Lucid Van is
Hello calipers! For me, it’s just a necessary update, reminds me of my first Model3, I couldn’t get those areos off quick enough
I think it’s worth the 3-5% range hit.

 

[AwesoM]

Just had the aeros removed today myself. (Forgot to take pic)
Mobile Service was amazing (thanks Alfonso!), the Lucid Van is
Hello calipers! For me, it’s just a necessary update, reminds me of my first Model3, I couldn’t get those areos off quick enough
I think it’s worth the 3-5% range hit.

Please report back what your new miles per KW/H is. Thanks